Friday, October 28, 2011

Grandma's gate leg table

One of my most prized possessions is the gate leg table that came to me from my Grandma. Called Bobo by everyone who knew her, she had this table in her living room for as far back as I can remember...where it originated, whether from a family member or not, I don't know. This table was painted brown until it came to me about 20 years when I painted it two tone green with a crackle finish. Over the years it got scuffed and stained so this year, chalk paint came to the rescue.

Hubby and I sanded the top and used a cherry stain with many coats of varnish to get the look I wanted. Not sure what the wood is, but it had a green tone which according to the internet could be sassafras.

Duck Egg Blue was painted on the legs with accents of Aubusson followed by light wax. Here's how the final result.

About Me

Wife, mother, and grandmother of six, ardent reader of books and decorating magazines, amateur photographer, pet lover with three dogs and one cat, flower and vegetable gardener, old folkie from the 60's...all can be used to describe me. I'm retired and now have the time to follow my dreams.
I support those who work to ban puppy mills. Chick flicks, westerns, and who-done-it movies are my favorites. Books are stacked all over my house just waiting to be read. Give me folk, country, or 60's rock music and I'm happy.